Richard II Questions and Answers

The English monarchy is depicted as treacherous and dishonest...... weak. Richard II's hold on the throne is tenuous as best. He isn't well liked, he lacks the strength to lead the country, and there are more than enough members of the royal...

Gaunt really wants to convince his nephew, Richard the second, that he should really temper his anger and rage for war. Gaunt is alluding to Richard’s controversial war with Ireland, his vanity, his greed and his lust for admirers. He...